Loan Syndication Specialist

Overview

Syndicated Loan Administration

• Manage the day-to-day administration of syndicated and FI lending facilities.
• Process loan drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, and loan settlements.
• Monitor facility utilization and ensure transactions comply with approved facility terms.
• Manage loan disbursements and ensure timely processing of all loan-related transactions.
• Administer post-closing activities, including loan booking, interest calculations, and fee processing.
• Monitor covenant compliance and facility conditions throughout the loan lifecycle.

Credit Documentation & Compliance

• Review syndicated loan agreements and legal documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ensure all documentation complies with approved credit terms, pricing approvals, and internal policies.
• Process facility approvals and ensure compliance with syndication and FI facility agreements.
• Maintain complete and accurate credit documentation throughout the facility lifecycle.
• Ensure proper lodgment and maintenance of collateral and security documents within the Bank's systems.

Loan Operations & System Administration

• Load and maintain customer limits and facilities in the Core Banking System.
• Ensure timely booking, amendment, and closure of loan facilities.
• Maintain accurate loan records and operational documentation.
• Support operational activities related to syndicated and FI lending products.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed within agreed service levels.

Participant & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with syndicate participants, agent banks, relationship managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to participant queries and operational requests.
• Maintain strong working relationships with lending partners and internal business units.
• Support communication between business teams and participating financial institutions.

Audit, Risk & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate closure of audit observations with Internal Audit and relevant business departments.
• Identify operational risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to established documentation standards and operational controls.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Maintain daily MIS reports and operational trackers.
• Prepare operational reports and management updates as required.
• Develop and update operational procedures, documentation standards, and process guidelines.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Corporate Lending and Syndicated Lending practices is required.
• Professional banking or finance certifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Credit Administration, Syndicated Lending, Financial Institutions, or Corporate Loan Operations within the banking sector.
• Experience managing syndicated loan operations and facility administration.
• Experience reviewing loan documentation and legal agreements.
• Experience with syndicated loan disbursements, repayments, collateral management, and covenant monitoring.
• UAE or GCC banking experience is highly preferred.